Rainy Day Activities

Baking

Rounding out a day feathering my nest by

cleaning and redecorating and

finally a walk through my garden...

I baked a cake.

My daughter and I watched an episode of

Paula Deen's cooking show.

She was making recipes from her mother 

and grandmothers.

My husband wanted something sweet

so I baked Paula Deen's Grandmother's 

Pound Cake

I topped the cake with sauteed apples and homemade 

whipped cream...
*Special note:
I didn't have the 1 cup of sour cream required
in the recipe so I added 1/2 cup of plain greek yogurt
to the 1/2 cup of sour cream. It worked nicely.
This cake has a lovely texture and taste
reminds me of a good wedding cake.
Also, on the show Paula emphasized to
place the cake in a cold oven then set it to
325 for 1 hour; then adjust the temperature
to 350 for 30 minutes - no peeking!*

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Southern Cuisine

Update

Blue Willow Inn

My husband reported that he enjoyed his visit to the Blue Willow Inn and that the food was , 'o.k'. Now, I have to expound upon this verdict a little bit. 

My husband is a Southern boy born and bred. He is very particular about his Southern food - there are just a few dishes that no one can do as well as his mother.

He shared that he thought that Paula Deen's food at her

restaurant, The Lady and Sons in Savannah was better.

The service at Blue Willow Inn was very good and the 

atmosphere was  exceptional. 

He also said, very diplomatically I thought, that he thought my cooking was better. 

Not only that, but he brought back this lovely tassle. 

He wasn't sure I'd like it - I think it is beautiful and that he was very thoughtful - 

I have it hanging from the chandelier in our dining room.

I still would like to visit Blue Willow Inn some day, but I am  

content with the thoughtfulness and generosity of my husband.

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